Protect your family.
Skip the office visit.
Complete, attorney-crafted estate plans — fully remote, flat-fee pricing, and built around your schedule. Derek Haake has been protecting Missouri families since 2011.
Estate planning is not just about documents — it is about control, protection, and peace of mind. We use modern tools, secure digital workflows, and flexible meeting options so you can complete your plan without disrupting your life.
Your family deserves a plan.
Not a court-appointed one.
Protect your children
Without a will, a court decides who raises your children. Estate planning puts that decision where it belongs — with you.
Avoid probate
Missouri probate can cost 5–10% of your estate and take 9–18 months. A properly funded trust avoids it entirely.
Prevent family conflict
A clear estate plan removes ambiguity, reduces the risk of disputes, and ensures your wishes are followed exactly.
Incapacity planning
If you’re injured or develop dementia without a power of attorney, a court appoints your decision-maker — at significant cost and delay.
“I have been a client of Derek’s for the last five years. He is the only attorney that I like, trust, and respect.”
— Julie, 5-year clientWhat’s included in
an estate plan
Every TrustFully plan is custom-drafted by Derek Haake and includes the documents your family needs to be fully protected.
Revocable Living Trust
Allows assets to pass outside probate, maintains privacy, and provides incapacity management. The cornerstone of a complete estate plan.
Last Will & Testament
Names guardians for your minor children and directs asset distribution. Essential for every parent.
Financial Power of Attorney
Authorizes someone you trust to manage your finances if you become incapacitated — without costly court involvement.
Healthcare Power of Attorney
Designates who makes your healthcare decisions when you cannot. One of the most important documents you’ll ever sign.
Advance Directive / Living Will
Provides your doctor with end-of-life instructions so your wishes — not a stranger’s — guide your care.
Trust Funding Assistance
70% of trusts are unfunded. We actually help you retitle assets — this is the TrustFully difference that sets us apart from every other firm.
Estate planning is not
just for the wealthy
You should have a plan if you:
- Have minor children
- Own a home
- Are married or partnered
- Have retirement accounts or life insurance
- Own a business
- Want to avoid probate
- Want control over your medical decisions
If you have minor children, estate planning is not optional.
Without an estate plan, the courts — not you — decide who raises your children and when they receive their inheritance.
Name Guardians
Without a will specifying guardians, anyone can petition the court — including people you’d never choose.
Control Inheritance Age
Without a trust, your child receives their full inheritance at 18. A trust lets you set the terms.
Avoid Custody Battles
An unnamed guardian can trigger expensive, traumatic court proceedings for your children.
Four steps. Fully remote.
Done in days — not months.
Strategy Session
Complete our family checklist, then meet at your convenience — virtually or in person — to design your plan.
Plan Design
We design a customized estate plan within 48 hours, aligned with your family’s specific needs and goals.
Review & Execute
Documents are reviewed together and formally executed using Missouri’s digital estate plan signing laws. From your home.
Funding & Implementation
We guide you on titling assets into your trust. Most firms skip this. We don’t — it’s the most important step.
The TrustFully Difference: We Actually Fund Your Trust
An estimated 70% of trusts are not funded properly, meaning that even though families spent the time and money to create a trust, all of their assets still go through probate. Instead of handing you documents and instructions, we do the funding work with you. This is what we pride ourselves on — it’s the difference you get with TrustFully.
Understanding your options
| Feature | Last Will & Testament | Revocable Living Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Controls Asset Distribution | Yes | Yes |
| Avoids Probate | No — must go through probate court | Yes — assets pass outside probate |
| Becomes Effective | At death only | Immediately upon creation |
| Manages Incapacity | No | Yes — successor trustee steps in |
| Privacy | Public record through probate | Private administration |
| Court Involvement | Required | Typically none |
| Time to Settle Estate | 9–18+ months common | Often settled within months |
| Controls Minor Children’s Inheritance | Limited — assets often at 18 | Flexible — staggered distributions |
| Multi-State Property Planning | Requires multiple probates | Avoids ancillary probate |
| Long-Term Family Convenience | Lower | Significantly higher |
Built around your life,
not our office hours
Complete Your Intake Online
We’ve created a comprehensive intake form so your first consultation is immediately productive. No wasted time, no back-and-forth.
Meet Virtually or In Person
Meet with us from your home, on your schedule. Virtual consultations save time and ultimately save you money.
Sign From Your Own Home
Missouri is one of a few states that allows completely online execution of estate plan documents. No office visit required.
Estate Plan Saved on the Cloud
Your documents are stored securely in the cloud. Authorized individuals can access them when needed, plus you receive paper copies.
Flat-fee packages.
No surprises.
You know the full cost before you agree to anything. The price you’re quoted is the price you pay — whether we spend 10 hours or 30 hours on your plan.
Wills Package
Includes everything you need to protect yourself and your family. We work with you and your financial institutions to ensure all your assets have proper beneficiaries.
Trusts Package
Includes everything in the Wills Package, plus the security, flexibility, and protection of a revocable trust. We ensure all assets are properly funded into the trust.
Tax Planning
Advanced strategies to minimize estate taxes your estate may become subject to. We safeguard your assets while protecting your future using proven legal techniques.
We also offer financing — pay monthly, like life insurance, and have your complete trust in just a few months.
What our clients say
I founded TrustFully to make estate planning work for real families.
I’ve been helping Missouri families protect their children and their legacy since 2011. I believe everyone deserves a properly funded estate plan — not just the wealthy. That’s why I built TrustFully around remote service, flat-fee pricing, and actually funding your trust.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a trust or a will?
What makes TrustFully different?
How long does it take?
Can we meet virtually?
How much does probate cost in Missouri?
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Can I change my estate plan once it’s signed?
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